An Oxfordshire town is preparing for the festive celebrations to begin with a host of events lined up.
Here is what's on in Bicester this Christmas.
Christmas lights switch-on
Organised by Bicester Town Council, the festivities in the town will begin with the annual Christmas lights switch on.
This will take place on Saturday, November 30 in the Market Square.
The festive day of fun will take place in the Market Square and Sheep Street and will begin from 10am.
There will be a market featuring handmade gifts and street food plus an array of festive drinks such as mulled wine.
The Christmas market will be open Saturday and Sunday (December 1).
From 4pm there will be a Christmas stage and story in the Market Square for visitors to enjoy, followed by the lights switch-on at 6pm.
Garth House Illuminated Christmas Trail
The Garth House Illuminated Christmas Trail will begin on Friday, December 6 and will continue until Sunday, December 15.
Staged for the fourth year running, and with almost 10,000 people visiting in 2022 the festive lights trail will return to light up Garth Park.
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The park will be transformed into a sea of festive lights, complete with a Santa’s Grotto, and festive refreshments from park café Savoir Fare.
Visitors can see Garth's house lit with a festive light show and then continue to walk the trail and view the lights as festive music is played throughout.
Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/bicester-town-council/e-pqpqeb
Santa Fun Run
The annual fun run will take place on Sunday, December 16 at 10am.
The approximate 5k run starts and finishes at Pingle Field and all proceeds will be split between the Mayor’s charities, which is Bicester Foodbank and Nai's House this year.
Entry costs £10 per adult, £5 for children under 16 and under fives will be free of charge. A family ticket covering two adults and two children will cost £25.
Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/bicester-town-council/t-ojogevm
Bicester Village
Bicester Village will host a festive campaign called 'A Storybook Christmas', which began on November 7 and will run until January 1.
It will include six 'chapters', each offering a different experience, such as finding the perfect gifts, getting ready for the social season, and enjoying new pop-up experiences.
The campaign will be accompanied by a transformation of the village into a "winter wonderland", complete with lights, snow canons, live performances from carol singers and gospel choirs, and a Letters for Santa service.
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New food and drink options will also be available, including on the Grey Goose x Farmshop Alpine terrace, a sausage roll pop-up from the Cotswold Guy, and the first-ever Lindt Chocolate Bar in the Bicester Village mall.
The Village Workshop will be offering a range of services, including personalised ribbon and customisable Santa sacks.
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